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Vila Obidos

Yesterday morning was another frustrating time!!  We decided to head to the information office to find out what things there are to do in the area.  I turned on the Garmin and nothing happened.  We both tried several times.  Nothing.  So, back upstairs (3 rd floor) to the apartment to find the receipt.  Couldn't find it.  We had taken the garbage out earlier so we went back down and dumpster dived.  Went through the bag and found the box but no receipt.  Back upstairs to wash our hands.  Decided to go to store and plead our case without the receipt.  In car and realized I left my purse in the apartment.  Back upstairs.  The gentleman at the store was wonderful.  He was able to turn Kate (our name for the Garmin--she has a British accent) on first try.  Don't know what the difference was.  Anyway, went to the info office and went for a ride.  Stumbled upon the Vila Obidos,  it is an old walled village--date on the gate is 1390.  







Today, we took a 2 block walk to the beach.  Hardly anyone here.  I would imagine July and August will be crawing with people.




Our first selfie













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